Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frame

noun and verb
/freɪm/
Definition
A frame is a structure that provides support or enclosure for something.
Examples
  • The artist placed the painting in a beautiful wooden frame.
  • They decided to frame the important document to protect it.
  • We watched the workers frame the new house.
Meaning
The term ‘frame’ can refer to a rigid structure that can hold or surround another object, often used in the context of art, construction, and various types of machinery.
Synonyms
  • structure
  • border
  • outline
  • configuration
  • casing